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AR04 HWF

2004 Ford Transit Connect

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,555 mi
Last recorded156,555 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit Connect102,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 HWF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 156,555 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 143,371 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 141,723 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 139,559 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 139,559 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 130,975 miles

centre brakelight out

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Dec 2012 130,975 miles

osf tyre worn on inner edge

centre brakelight out

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 122,514 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 122,514 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 117,093 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 117,089 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 111,047 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 111,047 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 95,696 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 73,627 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 73,627 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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AR04 HWF is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 102,366 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AR04 HWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR04 HWF registered?

AR04 HWF is a 2004 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 August 2004.

Is AR04 HWF safe to buy?

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